programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

The repetition and short phrases are also a tactic used in children’s programming and books. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 28 Sep. 2024

The upside is that o1 seems to do better on certain classes of questions, especially in the sciences, mathematics, and programming or coding tasks. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

The Golden Bear will be a smaller theater for around 350 to 500 guests, expected to open toward the end of 2027, said Bill Dwight, senior director of programming. —Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 26 Sep. 2024

According to the Post, Netflix is now looking at Ian and Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen and Nate Burleson for their Christmas day programming, though no deals have been finalized. —Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs